Etowah Elementary

Summary:

Etowah Elementary is a public elementary school in Etowah, North Carolina, serving 318 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Henderson County Schools district, which is ranked 83 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Etowah Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools, with strong academic performance on state assessments. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 71.2%, compared to 62.7% for the state and 67% for the district. Additionally, Etowah's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 74%, significantly higher than the state (66.2%) and district (70.4%) averages. The school has also demonstrated a commitment to supporting diverse student subgroups, with high rankings for female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students with low socioeconomic status.

While Etowah Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 76.1% of students identifying as white, the school has a relatively low percentage of African American students (1.26%) and a higher percentage of Hispanic students (17.61%) compared to the state and district averages. This demographic composition may present both challenges and opportunities in terms of meeting the diverse needs of the student body. Overall, Etowah Elementary stands out as a high-performing school that consistently delivers strong academic outcomes, while also prioritizing equity and inclusion for its students. Nearby schools like Clear Creek Elementary and Pisgah Forest Elementary may offer similar educational experiences for families in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 320 Etowah School Road
       Etowah, NC  28729


(828) 891-6560

District: Henderson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
375th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,276 Help


Students who attend Etowah Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rugby Middle
High:    Henderson County Early College
    West Henderson High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  300

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.3%
Hispanic:
20.7%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Etowah Elementary ranks better than 75.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Henderson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Etowah Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Henderson County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), Hispanic (20.7%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Etowah Elementary is 14.4. 6 elementary schools in the Henderson County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Etowah Elementary is $10,276, which is the 5th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Henderson County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Etowah Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Etowah Elementary 375th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Etowah Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Henderson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson County Schools 83rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Etowah Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Etowah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.61 138th 1276 89.2%
2007 82.50 128th 1293 90.1%
2008 86.36 108th 1324 91.8%
2009 86.94 91st 1354 93.3%
2010 87.10 85th 1363 93.8%
2011 84.62 130th 1381 90.6%
2012 87.20 79th 1388 94.3%
2013 90.23 101st 1403 92.8%
2014 82.82 196th 1390 85.9%
2015 89.47 94th 1440 93.5%
2016 88.98 100th 1425 93.0%
2017 88.46 103rd 1429 92.8%
2018 89.18 107th 1434 92.5%
2019 85.04 165th 1473 88.8%
2021 70.02 398th 1489 73.3%
2022 77.25 289th 1514 80.9%
2023 71.15 387th 1502 74.2%
2024 71.64 375th 1505 75.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Etowah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.27 175th 801 78.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Etowah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.57 31st 1332 97.7%
2019 89.87 56th 1361 95.9%
2021 67.21 298th 1329 77.6%
2022 87.84 66th 1366 95.2%
2023 77.80 201st 1437 86.0%
2024 75.70 220th 1450 84.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Etowah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.27 117th 1405 91.7%
2019 80.56 202nd 1424 85.8%
2021 69.85 367th 1440 74.5%
2022 82.82 188th 1458 87.1%
2023 63.56 495th 1459 66.1%
2024 63.39 486th 1455 66.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Etowah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.53 95th 1413 93.3%
2019 87.84 120th 1430 91.6%
2021 67.74 420th 1444 70.9%
2022 68.71 404th 1464 72.4%
2023 74.39 307th 1461 79.0%
2024 72.30 349th 1464 76.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Etowah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.33 28th 851 96.7%
2019 81.86 88th 865 89.8%
2021 53.10 327th 843 61.2%
2023 63.68 246th 915 73.1%
2024 47.68 483rd 951 49.2%
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Rank History for White students at Etowah Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.79 256th 1178 78.3%
2019 73.14 274th 1183 76.8%
2021 54.94 505th 1172 56.9%
2022 61.50 420th 1194 64.8%
2023 53.23 571st 1183 51.7%
2024 64.11 395th 1166 66.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Etowah Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 425 7 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1989 456 7 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 468
1990 447 6 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1991 488 6 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1992 487 7 4 11 0 n/a n/a 1 510
1993 486 6 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 436 4 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 416 2 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1996 416 2 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1997 390 3 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1998 408 4 8 27 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 383 8 4 25 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 383 14 2 27 2 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 383 21 3 24 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 423 14 4 26 4 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 423 14 4 26 4 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 438 15 5 35 5 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 464 29 5 41 3 n/a n/a 0 542
2006 465 33 6 46 3 n/a n/a 0 553
2007 478 7 6 46 0 n/a n/a 31 568
2008 455 5 7 42 2 n/a n/a 29 540
2009 455 34 8 43 2 n/a n/a 0 542
2010 351 32 6 38 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2011 331 3 8 50 1 0 15 0 408
2012 318 8 9 38 0 0 14 0 387
2013 312 10 9 48 0 0 13 0 392
2014 304 11 8 58 1 2 12 0 396
2015 309 9 7 59 1 2 15 0 402
2016 296 6 7 69 1 3 19 0 401
2017 296 6 4 60 1 3 16 0 386
2018 300 7 1 59 1 0 16 0 384
2019 291 4 1 55 2 0 13 0 366
2020 260 6 1 66 1 0 21 0 355
2021 255 7 0 62 0 0 9 0 333
2022 235 9 1 55 1 0 8 0 309
2023 242 4 1 56 0 0 15 0 318
2024 220 3 1 62 0 0 14 0 300

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Etowah Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 28.0 15.6 24.4
1989 468 28.0 16.7 30.8
1990 461 34.0 13.5 31.2
1991 504 35.0 14.4 28.6
1992 510 37.0 13.7 21
1993 514 33.0 15.6 23.2
1994 453 28.0 16.2 30.5
1995 433 26.0 16.7 27.7
1996 433 26.0 16.7 27.7
1997 414 26.0 15.9 25.4
1998 447 29.0 15.4 25.7
1999 421 29.0 14.5 36.3
2000 428 31.0 13.8 32
2001 433 31.0 14.0 31.4
2002 471 28.0 16.8 35.7
2003 471 28.0 16.8 35.7
2004 498 28.0 17.8 38
2005 542 28.0 19.4 38.4
2006 553 28.0 19.8 39.1
2007 568 n/a n/a 43.4
2008 540 36.8 14.7 38
2009 542 36.0 15.1 40.4
2010 428 28.3 15.0 47.9
2011 408 27.2 14.9 48.5
2012 387 25.2 15.3 54.8
2013 392 23.3 16.8 54.6
2014 396 25.3 15.6 55.8
2015 402 25.0 16.0 58
2016 401 25.0 16.0 55.6
2017 386 25.4 15.1 56.7
2018 384 26.8 14.3 51.6
2019 366 26.1 14.0 48.9
2020 355 23.2 15.2 50.1
2021 333 22.1 15.0 40.2
2022 309 23.8 12.9 35.3
2023 318 21.8 14.5 50.3
2024 300 20.7 14.4 99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Etowah Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 28.0 15.6 24.4
1989 468 28.0 16.7 30.8
1990 461 34.0 13.5 31.2
1991 504 35.0 14.4 28.6
1992 510 37.0 13.7 21
1993 514 33.0 15.6 23.2
1994 453 28.0 16.2 30.5
1995 433 26.0 16.7 27.7
1996 433 26.0 16.7 27.7
1997 414 26.0 15.9 25.4
1998 447 29.0 15.4 25.7
1999 421 29.0 14.5 36.3
2000 428 31.0 13.8 32
2001 433 31.0 14.0 31.4
2002 471 28.0 16.8 35.7
2003 471 28.0 16.8 35.7
2004 498 28.0 17.8 38
2005 542 28.0 19.4 38.4
2006 553 28.0 19.8 39.1
2007 568 n/a n/a 43.4
2008 540 36.8 14.7 38
2009 542 36.0 15.1 40.4
2010 428 28.3 15.0 47.9
2011 408 27.2 14.9 48.5
2012 387 25.2 15.3 54.8
2013 392 23.3 16.8 54.6
2014 396 25.3 15.6 55.8
2015 402 25.0 16.0 58
2016 401 25.0 16.0 55.6
2017 386 25.4 15.1 56.7
2018 384 26.8 14.3 51.6
2019 366 26.1 14.0 48.9
2020 355 23.2 15.2 50.1
2021 333 22.1 15.0 40.2
2022 309 23.8 12.9 35.3
2023 318 21.8 14.5 50.3
2024 300 20.7 14.4 99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Etowah Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $964 (9.4%) $9,313 (90.6%) $10,276

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Etowah Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 387th of 1502 Elementary schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Etowah Elementary)74.376
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Henderson County Schools)72.669
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Etowah Elementary)70.362
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Henderson County Schools)62.655.4
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Etowah Elementary)78.853.8
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County Schools)66.957
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Etowah Elementary)80.355.8
 24.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Henderson County Schools)67.257.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Etowah Elementary)83.667.2
 16.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Henderson County Schools)62.359.6
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Etowah Elementary)70.560.7
 9.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Henderson County Schools)61.150.4
 10.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students366318
 13.1%
African American44
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic5556
 1.8%
Pacific Islander00
White291242
 16.8%
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%50.3%
 1.4%


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Students who attend Etowah Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rugby Middle
High : Henderson County Early College
High : West Henderson High

Etowah Elementary ranks 375th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Etowah Elementary are 73% White, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 300 students attended Etowah Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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